Performance of centralized versus decentralized tuberculosis treatment services in Southern Brazil, 2006–2015

Performance of centralized versus decentralized tuberculosis treatment services in Southern Brazil, 2006–2015

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) control programs face the challenges of decreasing incidence, mortality rates, and drug resistance while increasing treatment adherence. The Brazilian TB control program recommended the decentralization of patient care as a strategy for combating the disease. Th...

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Main Authors: Mara Cristina Scheffer, Rodrigo IVAN Prim, Leticia Muraro Wildner, Taiane Freitas Medeiros, Rosemeri Maurici, Emil Kupek, Maria Luiza Bazzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Public health
Treatment outcome
Decentralized
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5468-8

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